J. Bennett Johnston, 92, Dies; Senator Helped Shape U.S. Energy Policy

PGA Tour pro Adam Hadwin has made amends with the course crew at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club after breaking a sprinkler during the Valspar Championship. Hadwin paid for the damages, apologized, and bought lunch for the maintenance department. This incident echoed a similar one in 1999 involving Davis Love III and a sprinkler at the Bay Hill Invitational. Full Article

Elon Musk has been making unsubstantiated claims of widespread fraud in federal spending, particularly targeting entitlement programs like Social Security, through the Department of Government Efficiency. However, there is no evidence to support these claims, as unauthorized immigrants actually contribute more in taxes to programs like Social Security and Medicare than they receive in benefits. Mr. Musk also misrepresented findings from a 2024 report by the Government Accountability Office on fraud, which was governmentwide and...

NASA has been closely monitoring the South Atlantic Anomaly, a large region of weakened magnetic intensity above Earth between South America and southwest Africa. This anomaly poses a threat to satellites and spacecraft passing through it, as they are exposed to high-energy particles from the Sun that can cause malfunctions. Scientists believe the anomaly is caused by a complex interplay of Earth's molten iron core and the African Large Low Shear Velocity Province. Recent studies...

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw tests of AI-powered suicide drones, pushing for increased production, while a federal judge allowed The New York Times' lawsuit against OpenAI to move forward. Suzanne Somers' late husband created an AI 'twin' of her based on her famous 'Three's Company' character, and Amazon introduced a beta AI shopping tool called 'Interests' to personalize product recommendations for users. Full Article

After winning his third straight U.S. Figure Skating national title, Ilia Malinin was overcome with grief due to the loss of 28 people in a tragic accident, including members of his skating club. Struggling to skate again, he dedicated his performances at the World Figure Skating Championships to those who died, delivering his best performance ever and showcasing his unique style and technical skills. With his dynamic routines and ability to connect with audiences, Malinin...

Olaf Kyros Gustafsson, also known as "El Silencio," has been accused of running a global scam selling non-existent Pablo Escobar-branded products such as cellphones and flamethrowers. Gustafsson, extradited from Spain to Los Angeles, faces a 115-count federal indictment for money laundering, wire fraud, and mail fraud. He allegedly used Escobar Inc. to market fake products, accepting payment but never delivering the goods, leading to a trial scheduled for May 20. Full Article